CMA CGM formalizes an agreement for the construction of container ships with Cochin Shipyard, presented as a structural first for the Indian shipbuilding industry: the finalization follows a letter of intent signed in October 2025, and is part of a broader sequence of industrial policies, with India having activated a...
Qatar Airways Cargo is launching a very concrete operational transformation project: the company is implementing a ramp digitalization program aimed at eliminating paper processes in loading/unloading operations, with a goal of traceability and measurable performance on rotations. At the heart of the system, a module called ROLS (Ramp Offload and Load...
FedEx is accelerating its bet on India with an investment that is rare in its scale: the group has begun construction of its first dedicated integrated cargo terminal in the country, at the future Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The site is announced as a regional hub capable of connecting...
Speculations are escalating: a multi-billion logistics deal in Abu Dhabi is reportedly under increasingly intense discussion, to the point of creating a “wait-and-see market” atmosphere. In the Gulf, logistics has become a lever of economic power: ports, free zones, air hubs, rail, and digital integration form an ecosystem where a...
A shocking phrase is circulating in the corridors of supply chain events: “the SaaS as we know it is dead.” Behind the provocation, a concrete shift: publishers and platforms no longer just want to sell interfaces and modules, but measurable results, driven by AI agents capable of performing part of...
In the European shortsea sector, an operation is taking shape that could redefine several flows: CLdN is preparing to take over the UK and Ireland activities of Samskip in the “door-to-door” and “quay-to-quay” segments. For the market, this is not just a simple rebranding: it is a move that can...
The major East-West shipping lines are preparing to absorb a new wave of capacity adjustments. On the transpacific, transatlantic, and Asia–Europe routes, shipowners are multiplying departure cancelations (“blank sailings”) to absorb an expected slowdown after the Chinese New Year. Behind this strategy lies a simple logic: to prevent too many...
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for air freight: overall capacity is expected to grow faster than demand, and a major portion of this growth will be concentrated in the Gulf. According to Aevean’s analysis, the industry continues to comment on the order books, but...
The container shipping market is once again talking about consolidation, and the news surrounding Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM perfectly illustrates this return. The idea of a merger—publicly mentioned in the sector—refers to a fundamental issue: faced with fluctuating demand and unstable rate cycles, some shipowners are seeking a more robust critical...
CMA CGM and the Chinese group Midea, globally known for its home appliances, announce a strategic cooperation agreement focused on a clear objective: to build a more “intelligent,” more integrated, and more sustainable logistics. Behind this type of memorandum, the market signal is important: manufacturers want supply chains driven by...
